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NOTE 1—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(CONTINUED) <br /> 2. Recording of Expenditures — Expenditures are generally recorded when a liability is incurred, <br /> except for principal and interest on long-term debt and other long-term obligations, which are <br /> recognized as expenditures to the extent they have matured. Capital asset acquisitions are reported <br /> as capital outlay expenditures in the governmental funds. <br /> Proprietary fund financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and <br /> accrual basis of accounting, similar to the government-wide financial statements. Proprietary funds <br /> distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses <br /> generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a <br /> proprietary f ind's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the City's enterprise <br /> funds are charges to customers for sales and services. The operating expenses for the enterprise funds <br /> include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All <br /> revenues and expenses that do not meet this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. <br /> Description of Funds <br /> The City reports the following major governmental funds: <br /> General Fund—This fund is the City's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources <br /> of the general government except those required to be accounted for in another fund. <br /> Economic Development Authority Special Revenue Fund — This fund accounts for transfers from <br /> the General Fund, tax increment funds, a tax levy, and expenditures for economic development <br /> activities of the Economic Development Authority. <br /> Community Center Special Revenue Fund — This fund accounts for the operation of the City's <br /> community center. Revenue sources include directed property tax revenues and community center <br /> charges for services. <br /> Tax Increment Financing District No. 5 Special Revenue Fund — This fund accounts for tax <br /> increments collected from properties within the district that are used to retire the developer note. <br /> Vehicle and Equipment Capital Projects Fund —This fund accumulates resources for the eventual <br /> replacement of city vehicles and equipment. <br /> Special Projects Capital Projects Fund—This fund finances the construction of city buildings,park <br /> improvements,and some transportation projects,except any accounted for in the proprietary funds.The <br /> main funding source has been periodic transfers of surpluses from the General Fund. <br /> Street Improvement Capital Projects Fund—This fund is used to account for the construction and <br /> major repair of city streets as part of the City's street improvement program. <br /> The City reports the following major proprietary funds: <br /> Water Fund — This fund accounts for the activities associated with providing water service to city <br /> residents and businesses. Services are paid for by user fees. <br /> Sewer Fund—This fund accounts for the activities associated with providing sanitary sewer service to <br /> city residents and businesses. Services are paid for by user fees. <br /> Storm Water Fund — This fund accounts for the construction and maintenance of storm water <br /> facilities. Utility fees are charged on the quarterly utility bill and impact fees are charged on new <br /> development of land. <br /> Street Light Fund (nonmajor) — This fund accounts for the activities associated with providing <br /> streetlight services to city residents and businesses. Services are paid for by user fees. <br /> -36- <br />